Commission on Ultrasound

The Commission on Ultrasound is responsible for overseeing issues that relate to the use of imaging with ultrasound. This includes collaborating with the multiple subspecialty organizations whose members perform ultrasound examinations and strategizing relationships between the ACR and allied health professional associations with respect to ultrasound, as well as being a resource for health care professionals in the field of ultrasound. The commission evaluates economic issues regarding imaging with ultrasound and is active in education in ultrasound.

Commission Goals

Continue to work with Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in exploration of the role of advanced sonography assistant/advanced practice sonographer

Educate ACR members on ultrasound metrics required to pay for performance incentives

Increase the competence of resident training in ultrasound through education